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A Quickie With Lisa Marie: Red (dir. by Robert Schwentke)
Red (which I saw at the dollar theater this previous Monday) is a lot like the boy who took you to Homecoming: likable, occasionally enjoyable, but ultimately rather forgettable. It’s a movie that you...
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Poll: Lisa Marie Submits To Your Will
Last year, I gave up control to the reader of the site and you know what? I kinda liked it in a sneaky, dirty little way. So I figured, why not do it again? Of course, I’m sure you’ve already guessed...
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A Quickie With Lisa Marie: Brighton Rock (dir. by Rowan Joffe)
Brighton Rock is a British film noir that’s currently both playing in limited release and which is also available via video-on-demand. Based on a novel by Graham Greene, Brighton Rock is the story of...
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Trailer: Hitchcock
It seems appropriate that, during the time of year that is devoted to horror, Fox Searchlight should release a trailer for an upcoming film that claims to tell the “true” story about the making of...
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I Got Your Golden Globes Right Here…
We’re halfway through Oscar season and that means that it’s time for the Golden Globes to weigh in. To be honest, I think the Golden Globes are somewhat overrated as an Oscar precursor. For the most...
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Film Review: Hitchcock (dir by Sacha Gervasi)
Alfred Hitchcock is one of those iconic cultural figures who will never go out of style. Though he’s been dead longer than I’ve been alive, he’s still one of my favorite directors. If I see a...
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The Daily Grindhouse: The Long Good Friday (dir by John MacKenzie)
Today, the film community woke up to the news that British actor Bob Hoskins passed away on the 29th. He was 71 years old. Over the course of his career, he appeared in over 100 films and is...
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Here Are The Golden Globe Nominees!
The Golden Globe nominations were announced this morning and the big news is that Angelina Jolie’s Unbroken was totally and completely snubbed. Knowing the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, I...
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6 Trailers For 6 Films That 6 People Might Watch in 2015!
So, I should start out by explaining that this is not the latest entry in my soon-to-be-revived series, Lisa Marie’s Favorite Grindhouse and Exploitation Film Trailers. Instead, these are 6 trailers...
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Lisa’s Way Too Early Oscar Predictions For February
Well, tonight’s the night! Soon, we will know which 2014 films have won Oscars. And, as soon as the ceremony ends, it will be time to start speculating about which 2015 films will be nominated next...
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Lisa’s Way Too Early Oscar Predictions for March
Best Picture Black Mass Bridge of Spies Brooklyn The End of the Tour Grandma The Hateful Eight In The Heart of the Sea The Revenant The Walk Woman in Gold Best Actor Bryan Cranston in Trumbo Leonardo...
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Lisa’s Way Too Early Oscar Predictions For April
Best Picture Black Mass Bridge of Spies Brooklyn The End of the Tour Grandma The Hateful Eight In The Heart of the Sea The Revenant The Walk Woman in Gold Best Actor Bryan Cranston in Trumbo Leonardo...
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Embracing the Melodrama Part II #106: The Queen (dir by Stephen Frears)
It recently occurred to me that, if you were so inclined, you could reconstruct the entire history of the British royal family by watching movies that have been nominated for best picture. You would...
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Here Are The Very Confusing SAG Nominations!
The nominees for the SAG Awards were announced earlier today! The SAG Awards are usually one of the more accurate of the various Oscar precursors. Because so many members of the Academy are also...
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Here Are The Golden Globe Nominations And Did You Know The Martian’s A Comedy?
Did you know that The Martian was a comedy? Well, no, actually it’s not. It’s a very serious film that has a few comedic moments. Matt Damon makes a few jokes but that’s largely because he’s trying...
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Here Are The Confusing San Diego Film Critics Society Nominations!
The San Diego Film Critics Society announced their nominees for the best of 2015 and … well, there’s a little bit of confusion. As Paddy Mulholland of Screen on Screen points out, the San Diego film...
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And Here Are The San Francisco Film Critics Nominations!
Winners will be voted on tomorrow! San Francisco Film Critics Nominations Best Picture Brooklyn Carol Love & Mercy Mad Max: Fury Road Spotlight Best Director John Crowley (Brooklyn) Todd Haynes...
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Mad Max: Fury Road dominates the 21st Annual Critics Choice Nominations!
It’s been a busy few days as far as the Oscar precursors are concerned. Let’s see how quickly I can get us caught up. First off, the 21st Annual Critics Choice nominations were announced yesterday...
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Lisa’s Oscar Predictions For December!
For the final time this year, here are my monthly Oscar predictions. Usually, the critic groups and the guilds help to make it a bit more clear what is going to be nominated. That’s not so much the...
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The North Carolina Film Critics Association Have Announced Their Nominees For...
Here are the nominees from the North Carolina Film Critics Association! BEST NARRATIVE FILM Carol Inside Out Mad Max: Fury Road The Martian Spotlight BEST DOCUMENTARY FILM Amy Finders Keepers Kurt...
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